Lead Software Engineer - API

JPMorgan Chase • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm's business objectives.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Experience in full stack Java development, including API development, for building enterprise-scale applications.
• Hands-on practical experience in delivering system design, application development, testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Advanced knowledge of agile methodologies, including CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Practical cloud-native experience.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with AWS and cloud-based database solutions, particularly Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, including design, development, and technical troubleshooting, with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build innovative solutions or break down complex technical problems.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code, and review and debug code written by others to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate the remediation of recurring issues, improving the overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcome-oriented discussions on architectural designs, technical credentials, and their applicability within existing systems and information architecture.
• Foster communities of practice across Software Engineering to promote awareness and adoption of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Contribute to a team culture that values diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree